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  1. mwd

    Guitar interval understanding.

    Thanks to all of you for this info.
  2. mwd

    Guitar interval understanding.

    Impromptu context...
  3. mwd

    Guitar interval understanding.

    Yes, pentatonic in key of A but for identification if I play the notes on 5th and 4th fret on the second string alone I get same notes which I'm feeling is a semitone apart aka minor 2nd as some have mentioned. I think I'm letting the string change throw me.
  4. mwd

    Guitar interval understanding.

    Many times, when playing pentatonic type scale in A I will bounce from an E note on second string to a D# note on third string then continue in pentatonic mode. In calculating that interval I feel like the E would be my root or 1st note and the D# the 2nd note based on the way I'm playing it...
  5. mwd

    SLO. Anybody digging this model? Am I missing the point?

    OP post exemplifies the different taste and results musicians have. Solo 99 Clean has been my go to amp for years. For my playing style and guitars it handles the chorus, verb, ambient and crunch, collectively, better than any amp I've tried. If I'm not mistaken I discovered it in the Ultra...
  6. mwd

    Pedal steel, anyone?

    I have a Mullen 10 string and it sounded astounding thru my Ultra. Much less my III. It's still a guitar with a pickup. Here's an old vid with my guitar thru an Axe. Not me on steel but a friend named Johnny Mulhair.
  7. mwd

    5150 Presence Knob

    This may have been already said. Didn't read every post. Since this is the digital realm would it be possible to be both. I don't mean to dump more work on Fractal yet I've seen many switches on these amps. Default to authentic or switch to idealized?
  8. mwd

    Ada mp-1 can we confirm it will never happen or is it still a maybe?

    So this preset migrated all the way from the Ultra ergo the name. It was originally a factory preset called Subway Verb I just backed the verb down a bit and it sounded exactly like my JMP-1 regarding a clean sound. I converted this to the XL and then later to the III and have tweaked here and...
  9. mwd

    Ada mp-1 can we confirm it will never happen or is it still a maybe?

    Not sure if I'm saying this correctly but having had a Fractal since the Ultra came out one thing I've witnessed is many times an amp, by design or name, isn't necessarily the amp that gives you the sound you want once you plug your style and guitar into it. In other words your best Marshall...
  10. mwd

    REQUEST: FRACBOT Show DynaCab Current Version Installed

    Until it becomes automatic just note the date and release version on the dyna_cabs syx file. It is still Jun 9, 2023 like it was when it was released.
  11. mwd

    In ear monitor suggestions

    I'm with you regarding the frustration. Only made worse by not being able to 'try them out' or return them. I had super good luck with 4-driver models. The Westone 4R was a good unit under $500.00 but the newer version is about $600.00 on Sweetwater. 64 Audio has some 4-driver at the $1100.00...
  12. mwd

    USB to MIDI out/thru

    At various times we have controlled 10 or more MIDI devices. Many have their little quirks. I got a couple of these along the way that helped tame compatibility issues with USB to DIN.
  13. mwd

    Free Dynacab pack

    It's in perspective and I do respect yours. On the other side the DCs, in the unit, and that technology, was free.
  14. mwd

    Free Dynacab pack

    It’s actually not reasonable… although it has become an ‘expectation’ considering how stinking generous and innovative FAS is. I can’t think of one other musical product that has updated it’s firmware more times, gone through more generations (ergo my Ultra is still awesome) while maintaining...
  15. mwd

    Tuner issues - tuners disagree from each other

    If that's the Peterson StroboStomp HD you're most likely using 'sweetened' tunings which would be a bit off. I would check in 'equal temperament mode' if it has it.
  16. mwd

    Tuner issues - tuners disagree from each other

    Read this about the III tuner. It may not be related but the III literally has 2 types of tuner built in. https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/which-tuner-is-right.150396/#post-1787988
  17. mwd

    Enjoying my new Fender Stratocaster Coma Mike Landau with AXE-FX III - Dumble Amp

    I dig the guitar and the tone is stellar but dude your playing is just awesome. The chord color on those chord runs starting at 3:17 are beautiful and then those lead parts from 3:40 to 4:25 are fantastic.
  18. mwd

    Quickest way to find where cabs are used or unused cabs...

    Wanting to clean up and rearrange some cabs but I have a fear as to what they are linked to. What would be the quickest way to find unused cabs or which cabs are used in which presets so as to redirect?
  19. mwd

    In praise of LT TV Mix #2

    FWIW Leons cabs sound awesome in my little NUX Mighty Plug Pro as well. Brought this awesome little device up a notch.
  20. mwd

    Imitating a Roland RE-501 Tape Chorus Echo

    So for exacting detail it's been too long for me. Had an RE-301 in the 70's and loved it. The routing i posted came off a photo of the inside of the lid of a 501. From the owners manual it just states. Use A if you're using one amp and A & B if you're using 2 amps for a stereo effect.
  21. mwd

    Two Amp Preset/Scene Assistance - Warm Chimey Cleans and Hot-rodded Marshall Sounds

    The possible combinations are mind numbing and subjective to your guitars but one recommendation is to take your high gain Marshall, dial in your dirty sound, then clean it up. It might surprise you how good it can sound clean. I use a Plexi 50W jumped for my crunch and clean then insert an...
  22. mwd

    Imitating a Roland RE-501 Tape Chorus Echo

    When connected to both the A & B jacks the Direct, Reverb, L-Chorus come out of A and Echo, R-Chorus and Sound on Sound come out of B. The option was ‘all’ sounds out of the A jack. Sound on Sound was just a super long delay (10 to 35 seconds).
  23. mwd

    Talk box amp. Ideas?

    I have a vintage Dean Markley talk box from the 70's. It has an Altec 100 watt driver. Since I use my Fractal, and no guitar amp, I need to find a super compact amp to drive the talk box. Any ideas? Also does anyone know what kind of correct tubing to use? Thank you.
  24. mwd

    Confused by Telecasters

    My buddy went Tele berserk and wound up buying 4 models in a short time so I had a nice free demo. The Gold Foil Tele was an interesting instrument. Not so much on the Tele tone but the build and the neck was stellar (for me). It has the straight up 12" radius and 60's C profile neck. The Ultra...
  25. mwd

    Preset leveling all scenes

    Also if adjusting the amp doesn't solve scene to scene levels you can adjust individual scene levels in the Output Block.
  26. mwd

    Copy scene to different preset

    I use the Snapshot tool quite a bit but I did not know about this. Thank you much!
  27. mwd

    Copy scene to different preset

    Because scenes are the ‘current state’ (on/off) of your current blocks you can’t copy and paste a whole scene because both presets would have to have the exact same blocks and most likely be in the exact same block order in both presets. I would make copies of both presets and put them right...
  28. mwd

    Guitar Rig - Native Instruments

    Thanks for the idea. I've recorded consistently at 48 for a long time.
  29. mwd

    Guitar Rig - Native Instruments

    I do record a lot with the Axe III via S/PDIF but sometimes I wouldn't mind using an insert. Tried to re-amp recently via USB and it was snap, crackle and pop. My DAW and OS haven't changed and cables are good so I'm not sure when my compatibility went south.
  30. mwd

    Guitar Rig - Native Instruments

    Wondering if you could share a few? Been out of the plug-in loop for years. I do wish there was a Fractal VST/AU version.
  31. mwd

    Finally got around to my own Strandberg.

    Metal allergies were touted as one reason years ago when I ordered a Rosewood neck with Evo Gold frets.
  32. mwd

    Finally got around to my own Strandberg.

    Wish I could play one that was set up right. Got tired of dinking with my Classic NX and traded it off. Hard to tune, wouldn't stay in tune, intonation wonky... frayed every last nerve I had. At the same time it was a beautiful guitar, decent sound, loved the weight and smaller footprint with no...
  33. mwd

    Electric Strings - What are you using?

    I get hooked on a gauge and brand and I pretty much stay there for decades. In the past 40 years I have pretty much used 2 versions of 1 brand then switched to another brand. In the 80's I used Dean Markley's 9-42 in the yellow pack, then switched to Dean Markley Blue Steel 9-42 then about a...
  34. mwd

    Your preferred intonation method.

    After switching from the Babicz bridge back to my stock Fender I did 3 things Andy suggested. I pushed down on the strings to seat them at the crown of the saddle, I reduced my neck relief to near flat and what impacted my setup the most was the 3rd/15th method to set intonation. Gotta' say I'm...
  35. mwd

    About the role of a compressor

    The ‘cheating’ part is an interesting concept. For me the Fractal approach of ‘blocks’ helped me conceive this process differently. It’s just a block. Reverb simulates space so in a sense that would be cheating too. ‘Fuzz’ originally simulated a saxophone. A perfectly timed echo can do wonders...
  36. mwd

    Your preferred intonation method.

    The only thing the Babicz did was allow strings to pass thru the back instead of the body which basically fixed a 'symptom' instead of the actual problem. The Gotoh 'In Tune' seems to be a 3 saddle setup with 3 mounting holes. The Babicz also has 3 mount holes but the bridges on the Tele Ultras...
  37. mwd

    Your preferred intonation method.

    I will let everyone know. I have a Babicz bridge currently installed which solved a bunch, along with filing down the nut slots, but it's a bit brittle for my taste. Still A/B ing with my buddies similar Tele and suspect I will go back to original setup and tweak some more.
  38. mwd

    Your preferred intonation method.

    I actually have some saddle travel left it's a string thru body issue. I can only move the saddle back so far before the string is absolute vertical and takes a hard 90 degree angle over the saddle. I get the inherent imperfections of guitar but this was very noticeable. This interest me...
  39. mwd

    Your preferred intonation method.

    Thank you for the replies and ideas and yes to Mary Ann...lol. I ask about this topic because I have had 2 brand new $2200.00 guitars, in the last 6 months, arrive with (not minor) intonation issues and that is after the purported '55 point inspection'. The Strandberg I traded off because of...
  40. mwd

    Your preferred intonation method.

    I've always tuned my open string and fretted the 12th, in a playing position, to set my intonation. Watched a Sweetwater vid where they used open and 12th fret harmonic to set. Have seen other methods using 5th & 17th and so on. Not trying to start a Ginger vs Mary Ann war but wondering what...
  41. mwd

    Custom Preset

    Well I did just see this: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/ask-for-a-sound-and-i-do-it-for-you.192380/
  42. mwd

    How far ahead is the III of the II these days?

    The III is more organic, more realistic with more advanced FX and functionality regarding foot switch options and operations. And constantly getting better. If I was shopping and had a choice of the III, XL and the Ultra I would hands down choose the III. That said sometimes the aural stars just...
  43. mwd

    Bell-like overtones/noise after lowering action

    No worries. I appreciate your knowledge.
  44. mwd

    SOLD Blue Mix-Fi Headphones (formerly Mo-Fi) Great Condition

    I am selling a little used pair of Blue Mix-Fi (formerly Mo-Fi) headphones that have next to no use. I have these listed on Sweetwater Gear Exchange and (for now) prefer to utilize their system to sell due to not having payment processing or selling fees. Thanks much.
  45. mwd

    Bell-like overtones/noise after lowering action

    With respect Andy I’m having a hard time figuring out what you are disagreeing with. The comment in above post stating ‘this is completely wrong’ then list a physical theory regarding center of oscillation I 100% agree with. As to ‘There is almost no such thing as too flat’. The ‘almost’ part of...
  46. mwd

    Selling gear on Reverb

    I got an email 'introducing' Sweetwater Gear exchange on 08/29/22.
  47. mwd

    Selling gear on Reverb

    I 100% agree. I listed a guitar specific strap that Sweetwater happened to be out of. My second item has not sold yet after a few days.
  48. mwd

    Selling gear on Reverb

    FWIW I have a guitar on order with Sweetwater. I wound up with an unneeded Strandberg strap so I easily set up an account and listed it on their Gear Exchange program. Sold the next day. If you take payment via Sweetwater gift card they charge zero fees. You can take your cash I think the fee is...
  49. mwd

    Comparing Low Cut - High Cut Methods

    I watched a vid where the tone was shaped with a Low Cut in the Input EQ of the Amp Block. This question would apply to either low or high cut but using Low Cut as an example considering you could apply a low cut on the input EQ or output EQ of the amp, in the speaker cabinet or pre-amp of the...
  50. mwd

    Bell-like overtones/noise after lowering action

    I just got in a new Tele that on a certain string literally plays 2 notes at once and gives out almost a sitar type sound. If your neck does not have enough relief (or bow), whereas the profile is 'too flat', when you strike a string, and the string rotates, it could slightly touch another fret...
  51. mwd

    Bell-like overtones/noise after lowering action

    Hopefully it's neck relief but technically could also be caused by a high fret.
  52. mwd

    Tactics for doubling / thickening stereo sound live when only 1 guitarist

    I'm looking at a preset named Petrucci Rig 2020. Is that the most up to date? Also it uses an A and a B channel in pitch block on the scenes. Which pitch block should be copied to get the Mimiq fx? Thank you!
  53. mwd

    Level the amp or level the output? Volume Question....

    I used to level via scenes or the output but I read a post by Chris (i think) that suggested leveling the amp as you would most likely do in a real scenario. Since then it's been a go to. I do use scene leveling on rare occasions when using dual amps and multiple scene needs. I don't use Output...
  54. mwd

    Solo Act..Worth it?

    With respect this is subjective.
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    Solo Act..Worth it?

    I respect your opinion yet couldn't disagree more. We're all performers regardless of our instruments. I don't do solo but we play a 3 piece (2 guitars and a female singer) to a backing track containing drums, bass and keys. All of our auxiliary parts are recorded, played and produced by us in a...
  56. mwd

    Looper Application Idea

    Between my buddy and myself and 2 Axe III's we use a lot of guitars in our jams. Our band is hybrid using a backing track of some instruments so we do a lot of preset leveling. Both within the units and to the backing track. I'm looking for a way to archive various DI's of (ex. Strat playing...
  57. mwd

    Parallel vs Series Chorus

    After watching Marcos video about parallel ambient fx I started experimenting with a parallel chorus. It sounded good and, to my ears, a bit different than running in series. I wondered what discoveries others had made about this.
  58. mwd

    Fractal Tutorial - Ambient Parallel Effects

    This is a fantastic video and I learned a great deal. The parallel use of ambient FX really cleaned up some of my lead tones, the Pitch Block was an awesome addition in addition to learning some functions I never messed with such as Bypass Settings and Input Gain. Jammed last night til' my...
  59. mwd

    Favorite Reverb/EQ/Effects plugin and go

    Capitol Chambers and EMT 140 are both stellar. Steep daily price but very reasonable in the 2 yearly sales events. Never heard a reverb as clean and impactful as Capitol. Especially on vocals. That said we use a girl in Portugal to help us create lyric and melody content. She always sends back...
  60. mwd

    Reset Amp Blocks after Firmware Update

    With the editor, choose manage preset, select one or multiple presets, right click and choose reset amp. So there is a simple way to automatically update the amp block. The problem is when features are added, that didn't exist, there is no prior setting to update so they are put at 'default' for...
  61. mwd

    Favorite Reverb/EQ/Effects plugin and go

    Which DAW and audio interface are you using. I've tried at least 100 different verbs and found that stock Logic Space Designer and Delay Designer are awesome. As mentioned FAS Reverb is superb my favorite on vocals is UAD Capitol Reverb if by chance you have the interface.
  62. mwd

    Reset Amp Blocks after Firmware Update

    FWIW I was helping a friend after a major FW jump so second time around. I learned a bit from my first time. This time I did a backup prior and just before resetting the amp I took a snapshot. Quick, easy and glad I did it.
  63. mwd

    Two Stone Appreciation (also takes fuzzes very very well!)

    Thanks for the post. I never heard of this amp. Had me jamming for quite a while. Could you explain some of your preset? Looks complex and I noticed it has no scene names. For example. I get having multi-drives even multiple delays and verbs but what does the second pitch do and why 2 gates...
  64. mwd

    Virtual Capo latency reduction...

    Thanks. Kind of what I thought. It was a hail mary :)
  65. mwd

    Virtual Capo latency reduction...

    I am experimenting with the virtual capo on 3rd fret. Sounds good but the slight lag is driving me nuts on picking. It's in the front of my block chain (after input) and I have a fairly clean preset that was derived from Dual Clean. Tracking at 5. Any thing else I can do to tighten up. I am...
  66. mwd

    Axe-3 Output's

    I don't know about other folks but I'm real touchy about how loud I am when tracking. Both guitar and vocals. If I hear myself too loud I get self conscious and cut back (or screw up). The ability to record pretty hot but listen at a lower level lets me cut loose a bit.
  67. mwd

    Axe-3 Output's

    My gear is a bit antiquated because it still works well. I have an Apollo Quad hooked to an old 2009 iMac. It has 32G RAM and a 10TB drive. I use Logic X and my Axe III is simply plugged in with one S/PDIF cable to the Apollo. On the UA monitoring software (Console) I have the S/PDIF channel as...
  68. mwd

    Possible Scene Level Bug?

    LOL... you're right. We've been playing the song I use it on for 7 years. I actually migrated from the Ultra to the III at rehearsal. I kept my Axe II at the house.
  69. mwd

    Possible Scene Level Bug?

    I turned on Block Info and watched my Output 1 go from Block A to Block B as I changed scenes. Never intended that. Smack I've been using this preset for 7 years and never noticed it. Didn't even know Output Blocks could have channels but it makes sense. Thanks.
  70. mwd

    Possible Scene Level Bug?

    Never thought about it but was playing to a track that auto switches my presets and scenes and happened to be on Out 1 watching Scene Levels. As my scenes switched the scene levels changed on a per scene basis. Ex: On Scene 1 the scene levels were S1/0Db, S2/0Db, S3/0Db, S4/2dB etc. When I...
  71. mwd

    Axe-3 Output's

    The Axe, as a card, is fantastic but using the Apollo with Console is a thing of beauty. Especially when you connect with one cable via S/PDIF. Total control of record level and monitor level of both guitar and DAW. I've got mine also set up as aggregate devices and most of my presets have...
  72. mwd

    Amp reset logic regarding snapshot...

    I followed updates tightly and reset my amps, loaded new versions of the presets, etc. My buddy just updated from 15 to 21 on Axe III and we're going thru amp resetting, as needed, on his rig. It's been a while so could you help me with some logic. I have a super hard time getting my sound back...
  73. mwd

    a Christmas gift the community: Perfected Tuning offsets

    Been using Evertune guitars since shortly after they came out. Evertune self adjust when you put on a capo, move up the neck or have temp or humidity changes. Since you start out in near perfect tune, each time you tune check, you only get more and more stable and accurate as time goes by making...
  74. mwd

    Acoustic / Electric Plectrum Preference?

    I used Dunlop .60 for 20 years. For me I must have grip because the pick spins on me. Changed to Snarling Dog .60 and migrated to .88 after reading an article on Guthrie Govan using thick picks. Spent a fortune on trial and error including a 35.00 pick like the one Guthrie uses. No I didn't play...
  75. mwd

    Sennheiser HD6XX Headphones

    Any particular model? HD650 and my Axe III are pure bliss I would love to check out something better. Especially from someone that owns both. Thanks.
  76. mwd

    Axe fx 3 - is the fan necessary?

    I'm guessing if it were unnecessary it would have been eliminated from the onset. Fractal could have saved a ton of money over time.
  77. mwd

    Help With Scene Change Pop

    I would check your input noise gate, any added gates and any compressor for rogue setting.
  78. mwd

    Help With Scene Change Pop

    My Fractal is at the studio and I'm at home so I can't address your preset directly but first thought is spillover issue. See if any of this helps you. Particularly this: 'The Bypass Mode of an effect block determines if the reverb or delay trails ring out after turning off the effect, or are...
  79. mwd

    Any tips for locking the Out volume knob ?

    We have 2 Axe III’s in a hybrid band playing to backing track. It’s critical our volume is exactly the same each time. We tried keeping output at high noon but it would get bumped and sometimes go up and sometimes down. Some wonderful folks here on the forum suggested I turn the output up all...
  80. mwd

    One Man Band

    We do three piece hybrid. Have done 2 piece and could do 1 under the same concept. Begin our backing tracks with free cheesy midi drums for timing. Record bass, special FX or Keyboards, sometimes acoustic guitar, send to drummer who replaces cheesy MIDI with live MIDI and pipe it back thru...
  81. mwd

    Echo help needed. Number of repeats.

    Thank you all so much. Got it done!
  82. mwd

    Echo help needed. Number of repeats.

    I am not skilled on the attributes of delay. I usually search for one I like and use it. We now have the need to dial it in a bit for a specific song. Currently we have the timing right at 1200 ms (tempo none) but it delays twice and stops. How would I make it delay a minimum of 4 times heard...
  83. mwd

    Axe fx 3 with VOCALS, preamp needed?

    Not specific to the Axe III but our vocals 'worked' but they came to life when we got a Universal Audio LA-610 Mk II. So much so we bought a second used one stereo tracking. They also serve double duty for our live band.
  84. mwd

    Cut through the mix: something I do not understand

    Not all of these apply to you but some may help. We have two guitarist, both using Axe III in stereo so cutting thru the mix is a constant challenge. Many good suggestions. EQ so instruments take up different tone space. Cut unnecessary reverbs, delays, distortion all happening simultaneously...
  85. mwd

    Wanting to try some Mono recording. Seeking opinions.

    Wound up creating an aggregate device combining the Axe III and X32 which allowed us to play along with the guitarist we are recording for reference and cohesion. The X32 recorded the vocal track and my scratch guitar part for study and reference so we can send to the drummer for live drums. On...
  86. mwd

    Wanting to try some Mono recording. Seeking opinions.

    Thank you for the ideas. I guess I'm going to have to setup an aggregate device because we track live using our X32 sound card. I need to be able for the guitarist to go direct to the Axe while the X32 is playing to achieve FX splits and DI tracks. As well I'm taking there is no difference in...
  87. mwd

    Wanting to try some Mono recording. Seeking opinions.

    I’ve enjoyed the Fractal recording in stereo for over a decade (Ultra Days). Between having two guitarist on some stuff and wanting to try some double tracking on other stuff we’re wanting to experiment with mono and I know there are multiple ways to do this. But not sure which would produce...
  88. mwd

    My good friend says I should play more like this

    I have told a lot of people the same thing and they say 'who'? Then I pull up a video and watch their mouths drop. He is an amazing inspiration.
  89. mwd

    Marshall 9004 w/ Quadraverb preset replacement ideas.

    I had watched the Leon Todd vid on the 9004 and he also did one on a Quadraverb. Was hoping he designed a preset that kind of simulated the combo. Realizing the Quadraverb has a bunch of effects. My buddy found his units (not the power supplies yet). He has the Marshall 9004 and the Quadraverb GT.
  90. mwd

    Marshall 9004 w/ Quadraverb preset replacement ideas.

    His Quadraverb is in storage too...lol. He's going to check it out. He may have the Marshall stored too. Wanting to see if it's as we remembered it. This was in 2000.
  91. mwd

    Help ID this vintage guitar?

    Naw I have a ton of guitars and definitely don't need another money pit. Just wondered what it was. Took me back 50 years to when I started playing.
  92. mwd

    Marshall 9004 w/ Quadraverb preset replacement ideas.

    Years ago my buddy playing an Ibanez strat style guitar thru a Marshall 9004 and Quadraverb. The sound was nice (at least in our memories) but the rig was a bit noisy. The two sounds I remember were a crunch power chord sound with nice verb and a searing lead sound with a touch of echo. I told...
  93. mwd

    Help ID this vintage guitar?

    Off the line I'm sure you are spot on. In the hands of Buddy Miller playing with Robert Plant it was divine. No telling what mods were made. I could see the tuners were replaced.
  94. mwd

    Help ID this vintage guitar?

    Thank you so much. Had a friend that had one with the guitar case amp when I was a kid.
  95. mwd

    Help ID this vintage guitar?

    Was watching Buddy Miller play with Robert Plant and Patty Griffin and saw this guitar. Patty Griffin has one too. Can anyone help me ID this. Head stock is unique as are many elements.
  96. mwd

    The 300th amp model?!

    Speedster or Magnatone...
  97. mwd

    Axe-Fx lll Back Live!

    Nice post by Cliff about cutting thru the mix.
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